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Experimental History

1) Find what's true and make it useful. 2) Publish every other Tuesday. 3) Photo cred: my dad.

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  1. 76

    There is no epidemic of loneliness, but there is an epidemic of scurvy

    Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/there-is-no-epidemic-of-lonelinessAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  2. 75

    I like 'em thick

    OR: an apology to my English teachersOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/i-like-em-thickAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  3. 74

    Incentives are for losers

    OR: you must look at this fish and go insaneOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/incentives-are-for-losersAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  4. 73

    Blog Jamboree 2026: The Winners

    yeehawOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/blog-jamboree-2026-the-winnersAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.comMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  5. 72

    The Decline of Deviance 2

    2 Decline, 2 DevianceOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-decline-of-deviance-2All posts: https://www.experimental-history.comMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  6. 71

    The most wonderful thing that happened to Tommy McHugh

    ..."was having a stroke while doing a poo"Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-most-wonderful-thing-that-happenedAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  7. 70

    Stop eating Lady Gaga's Oreos

    OR: the Great SwitcherooOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/stop-eating-lady-gagas-oreosAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  8. 69

    Shame them, shun them, ban them, beat them!

    OR: crock pots and lightning boltsOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/shame-them-shun-them-ban-them-beatAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  9. 68

    Nothing ever dies. It merely becomes embarrassing.

    OR: the Halo theory of scienceOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/nothing-ever-dies-it-merely-becomesAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  10. 67

    Infinite midwit

    OR: if we were playing by Settlers of Catan rules, I'd be dead alreadyOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/infinite-midwitAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  11. 66

    The one science reform we can all agree on, but we're too cowardly to do

    Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-one-science-reform-we-can-allAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  12. 65

    I swear the UFO is coming any minute

    Links 'n' updatesOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/i-swear-the-ufo-is-coming-any-minuteAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad.

  13. 64

    Underrated ways to change the world, vol. II

    OR: why you should sell onions on the internetOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/underrated-ways-to-change-the-world-b64All posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  14. 63

    Text is king

    Read on, queenOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/text-is-kingAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad.Experimental History just turned four, so here are last year’s most-viewed posts:The Decline of DevianceFace It: You’re a Crazy Person28 Slightly Rude Notes on WritingBag of Words, Have Mercy on UsNew Paradigm for Psychology Just Dropped

  15. 62

    How to Be Less Awkward

    a three-part treatment for a near-universal afflictionOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/how-to-be-less-awkwardAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  16. 61

    So you wanna de-bog yourself (repost)

    I'm off this week for the holidays, so here's a post I return to at the start of every new year. See you in 2026!Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/so-you-wanna-de-bog-yourselfAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/

  17. 60

    The drug that taught me how much I should suffer

    OR: grindset and bedrotOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-drug-that-taught-me-how-muchAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  18. 59

    Secrets of the ancient memelords

    OR: pedants 'n' pinheadsOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/secrets-of-the-ancient-memelordsAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  19. 58

    You say potato, I say leprosy

    Links 'n' updates for Fall 2025Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/you-say-potato-i-say-leprosyAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/you-say-potato-i-say-leprosyMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  20. 57

    The Decline of Deviance

    Where has all the weirdness gone?Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-decline-of-devianceAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photographs by my dad

  21. 56

    Thank you for being annoying

    OR: whack 'em if you got 'emOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/thank-you-for-being-annoyingAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  22. 55

    Blog Extravaganza 2025: the winners

    yeehawOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/blog-extravaganza-2025-the-winnersAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  23. 54

    Use this magic bullet to shoot yourself in the foot

    OR: Borg vibesOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/use-this-magic-bullet-to-shoot-yourselfAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  24. 53

    Bag of words, have mercy on us

    OR: Claude, will you go to prom with me?Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/bag-of-words-have-mercy-on-usAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  25. 52

    Do conversations end when people want them to?

    N = 1172Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/do-conversations-end-when-peopleAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  26. 51

    Revenge of the Blockheads

    Links 'n' updates for Summer 2025Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/revenge-of-the-blockheadsAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  27. 50

    Face it: you're a crazy person

    OR: why your brain needs a boxcutterOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/face-it-youre-a-crazy-personAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  28. 49

    Three Dumb Studies for your consideration

    OR: sugar daddy salt baeOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/three-dumb-studies-for-your-considerationAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.comMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  29. 48

    The Second Annual Blog Post Competition, Extravaganza, and Jamboree

    OR: the DIY RenaissanceOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-second-annual-blog-post-competitionAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Submit your blog post here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3falXpxMz68Sgr2ZZSfVICG_Eo8NOPheSQhYLh2wFuiRDFg/viewformMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  30. 47

    New paradigm for psychology just dropped

    OR: the ideas your mother warned you aboutOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/new-paradigm-for-psychology-justAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  31. 46

    28 slightly rude notes on writing

    OR: catapulting myself into a pit of tarantulasOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/28-slightly-rude-notes-on-writingAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.comMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  32. 45

    The Bluetooth Test and other keyholes to the soul

    itty bitty ways to be betterOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-bluetooth-test-and-other-keyholesAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.comMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  33. 44

    Be myself? I'd rather die

    OR: "Son of sheeple"Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/be-myself-id-rather-dieAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.comMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  34. 43

    Hey would you mind killing that patient for me thnx

    Links 'n' updatesOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/hey-would-you-mind-killing-that-patientAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.comMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  35. 42

    Funding science is actually a badass thing to do

    OR: the Three Sirens of EntropyOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/funding-science-is-actually-a-badassAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.comMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  36. 41

    How to feel bad and be wrong

    OR: Rickets, please!Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/how-to-feel-bad-and-be-wrongAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.comMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  37. 40

    Two stupid facts that rule the world

    OR: The devil is here and he's making some good pointsOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/two-stupid-facts-that-rule-the-worldAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  38. 39

    The end is nigh and here's why

    OR: Good Cup, Bad CupOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-end-is-nigh-and-heres-whyAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.comMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  39. 38

    The Anarchist and the Hockey Stick

    OR: the Inquisition was rightOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-anarchist-and-the-hockey-stickAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  40. 37

    Underrated ways of changing the world

    OR: how to get a good heart unstuckOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/underrated-ways-to-change-the-worldAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  41. 36

    Both Democrats and Republicans can pass the Ideological Turing Test

    Take the test here! https://ituringtest.com/Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/ideological-turing-testAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.comMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  42. 35

    Is psychology going to Cincinnati?

    OR: the mystery of the televised saladOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/is-psychology-going-to-cincinnatiAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.comMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  43. 34

    Blog Extravaganza: The Winners

    Weird anatomy, criminal confessions, and a literal basket case Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/blog-extravaganza-the-winnersAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.comMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  44. 33

    There's a place for everyone

    OR: fantastic niches and where to find themOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/theres-a-place-for-everyoneAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.comMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  45. 32

    Bloodletting, leeches, and other FDA-approved treatments

    Links and updates for Summer 2024Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/bloodletting-leeches-and-other-fdaAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  46. 31

    Good ideas don't need bayonets

    OR: Keep stomping necks until utopia arrivesOriginal post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/good-ideas-dont-need-bayonetsAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/good-ideas-dont-need-bayonetsMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  47. 30

    Who's got the guts to go to the moon?

    OR: "Look, ma! I'm pretending to cure cancer!"Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/whos-got-the-guts-to-go-to-the-moonAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  48. 29

    The first transmissions from Science House

    Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-first-transmissions-from-scienceAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Ruth's post about pasta: https://ruthdaniel.substack.com/p/long-ago-and-farfalle?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=webViolet's post about sleep: https://counterfeitbees.substack.com/p/dont-let-the-man-tell-you-how-to?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=webMusic by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad

  49. 28

    Surely you can be serious

    OR: "You can do whatever you want, just work for a dictator first"Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/surely-you-can-be-seriousAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/Music by Brandon Rosiar, photos by my dad.Submissions for the Experimental History Summer 2024 Blog Post Competition, Extravaganza, and Jamboree are due July 1. Submit here: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-summer-2024-blog-post-competition

  50. 27

    The Summer 2024 Blog Post Competition, Extravaganza, and Jamboree

    yeehawSubmit your post here.Original post: https://www.experimental-history.com/p/the-summer-2024-blog-post-competitionAll posts: https://www.experimental-history.com/

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1) Find what's true and make it useful. 2) Publish every other Tuesday. 3) Photo cred: my dad.

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